Prehospital Practitioners

Included below are grant and funding opportunities for equipment and supplies purchases. Disclaimer: Grant & application periods vary, and not everything listed here will always be open.

The FAMILY (Family Assessment of Medical Interventions & Liaisons with the Young) EMS Insturument allows for standardized collection of family and caregiver satisfaction with pediatric EMS care. It was derived via a modified Delhi method; …

Hyperlinks to information on state requirements for ambulance equipment.

This video and discussion guide were developed by the Institute for Patient- and Family-Centered Care (IPFCC) in partnership with the American Hospital Association (AHA). While the information is hospital-centric, the concepts could be applied to …

This Toolkit was created to assist parents and caregivers in their efforts to support the EMSC Program at the national and state levels. The guide contains information about the history of the EMS system. It …

This brief describes how decisionmakers can encourage a model of care that truly reflects the needs, preferences and goals of patients and families.

This toolbox provides all elements needed to conduct a training night focused on pediatric shock and sepsis. Completion will award 2 pediatric CME hours per student. Links to a Google Drive. Toolbox includes: Instructions, Study …

This toolbox provides all elements needed to conduct a training night focused on pediatric airway assessment and management. Completion will award 2 pediatric CME hours per student. Links to a Google Drive. Toolbox includes: Instructions, …

This section include reference cards, presentations, and research on safe medication dosing.

Most EMS providers have witnessed or been involved with a medication error attributable to poor system design and lack of safety behaviors. Read this article to learn more about how to prevent errors.

The purpose of this document is to provide healthcare professionals with key facts and recommendations for treating pain in children. This summary was co-produced by the pain content advisors for TREKK, Dr. Samina Ali of …

The purpose of this document is to provide healthcare professionals with key facts and recommendations for treating pain in children. This summary was co-produced by the pain content advisors for TREKK, Dr. Samina Ali of …

Health care providers play a vital role in preparing families of children and youth with disabilities in their community. These resources are designed to position your community to “Be Ready” for disaster. Using these materials …

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill has worked to create a semi-interactive document that allows for easier access to resources, information, and instructions on how to treat …

This webpage provides details on, and resources for, the EMSC Family Advisory Network (FAN), a network developed to facilitate the inclusion of family representatives in the EMSC program.

Focuses on providing leadership for implementing core components of a system of care for children with special healthcare needs – includes definitions and principles of family-centered care and also a family-centered care self-assessment tools for …

This clinical report is a revision of “Preparing for Pediatric Emergencies: Drugs to Consider.” It updates the list, indications, and dosages of medications used to treat pediatric emergencies in the prehospital, pediatric clinic, and emergency …

This section includes webinars and information related to the safe transportation of children in ground ambulances.

Behavioral skills are interpersonal behaviors that connect to successful performance. Examples include providing patient- and family-centered care, being culturally aware, and using principles of team-based care.